Carlton Cole is in line for his first England cap after being named in the squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Spain in Seville.
The 25-year-old striker has been in fantastic form this season, scoring ten goals in 24 appearances - his best ever return during a single campaign. Cole joins Robert Green and Matthew Upson in Fabio Capello's selection. Capped 19 times at Under-21 level, with six goals, Cole will vie for a starting berth with Peter Crouch, Emile Heskey and Gabriel Agbonlahor.
While Cole has yet to figure for his country, Upson has been capped 12 times and scored his first goal in an England shirt back in November in the 2-1 win against Germany in Berlin. Green's solitary cap came in May 2005 as a second-half substitute in a 3-2 friendly win against Colombia played in New Jersey, United States.
England squad
Goalkeepers: David James, Robert Green, Joe Hart
Defenders: Wayne Bridge, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Luke Young
Midfielders: Gareth Barry, David Beckham, Michael Carrick, Stewart Downing, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Ashley Young
Forwards: Gabriel Agbonlahor, Carlton Cole, Peter Crouch, Emile Heskey